MILWAUKEE, WI – In 2005, Milwaukee Tool was the first to introduce the use of lithium-ion technology in power tools, completely revolutionizing jobsites everywhere. As the world leader in cordless innovation, Milwaukee has, once again, pushed the capabilities of cordless technology with the introduction of their new REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ Batteries and Super Chargers. Challenging the bounds of performance and productivity, REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ increases the capabilities of the M18™ and MX FUEL™ systems, providing the most power, the fastest charging, and the longest life without sacrificing compatibility.

“We are committed to delivering disruptive innovation to the jobsite, fully focusing on our users. Our teams spend countless hours on jobsites doing research side-by-side with our users to understand their needs, frustrations, and demands of a constantly changing workplace,” said Andrew Lentz, Vice President of Product Management for Milwaukee Tool. “They have trusted us to deliver solutions for a safer, more productive jobsite and have invested themselves into our world-leading cordless systems. The introduction of REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ is Milwaukee’s continued dedication to consistently drive our system capability forward while protecting that investment of our users by maintaining full system compatibility.”

Introducing: M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™, MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™, Super Chargers

Milwaukee’s top tier M18™ and MX FUEL ™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries push the bounds of performance and productivity. Redesigned from the ground up, the new battery packs feature Milwaukee’s breakthrough battery cell technology, superior battery pack construction, and advanced REDLINK™ electronics. Combined, these innovations make REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ Milwaukee’s most powerful, fastest charging, and longest-life batteries.

The new Super Chargers fully unlock the benefits of the new REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries, working hand-in-hand for significantly faster charge times and providing high-speed cooling to COOL-CYCLE™ capable battery packs for less downtime while on the job.

“Not all lithium-ion batteries are created equal. Milwaukee’s REDLITHIUM™ batteries last longer, think faster, and work harder than all other professional lithium-ion batteries,” continued Lentz. “We’ve been seeing an increase of high-demand applications on the jobsite, such as drilling through reinforced concrete. These applications are often time-consuming and can drain batteries quickly, resulting in inefficiencies on the jobsite. REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ expands the capabilities of our M18™ and MX FUEL™ battery systems, giving users the performance on the jobsite they need to take on these types of applications.”

Overview: M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™

M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ is a significant advancement in capability, achieving the most powerful, fastest charging, and longest life of any battery on the M18™ system. It maintains full system compatibility with over 250 M18™ solutions.

M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC6.0 Battery

The new M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC6.0 Battery has the power of Milwaukee’s M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ HD12.0 Battery Pack, but in a 30% smaller size and 40% lighter weight. This optimized combination of size, weight, and increased power gives users the best solution for high-demand overhead work and tight areas.

When using the new M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger, the REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC6.0 battery can be charged in just 15 minutes to 80% capacity, and fully charged to 100% capacity in just 25 minutes, making it the fastest charging battery pack in its class. The faster charging speeds reduces downtime waiting for battery packs to recharge, ultimately requiring fewer packs on the jobsite.

Delivering the longest life, the battery features a patented ingress coating for increased protection from harsh jobsite conditions, weather, and other environmental conditions. Upgraded plastics on the lithium-ion battery make it resistant to common oils, greases, and solvents. Combined with the longer cycle life, this battery holistically delivers the longest pack life.

M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger

Super Chargers are Milwaukee’s fastest chargers, providing users with the fastest charge times for all M18™ REDLITHIUM™ batteries.  Fully compatible with all M18™ batteries, the M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger benefits the entire M18™ battery line up, charging all standard M18™ REDLITHIUM™ batteries up to 2X faster,  M18™ HIGH OUTPUT batteries (HD12.0, XC8.0, XC6.0) up to 4X faster, and the new M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC6.0 up to 6X faster than a standard charger.

For the best charging experience and maximized productivity, the Super Charger features CHARGE ADAPT™ Adaptive Charge Distribution, making it Milwaukee’s most intelligent charger. CHARGE ADAPT™ is an adaptive charging distribution system, recognizing the battery: M18™ REDLITHIUM™, M18™ HIGH OUTPUT, or M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™. The Super Charger will distribute power efficiently between the two bays to maximize the charge speed and minimizing downtime on the jobsite.

Overview: MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™

The MX FUEL™ system is compatible with all MX FUEL™ battery packs, which provide instant power with no gas headaches and requires no regular maintenance, produce less noise, and zero emissions for a safer workspace, indoors or outdoors. Safer and more productive than gas or corded equipment, this innovative system decreases safety concerns from the exposure to emissions and tripping hazards, without sacrificing the performance needed to get the job done. MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries deliver a significant advancement in power, run-time, and thermal management, doubling the capability of the MX FUEL™ System.

MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 & HD12.0 Batteries

The new MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 is an ideal balance of size, weight, and performance. Providing up to 33% more run-time, the new battery pack is smaller in size and lighter weight than the MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ XC406 (XC6.0) Battery Pack. The increased run-time and lighter-weight design allow users to run their MX FUEL™ equipment longer without sacrificing ergonomics.

The new MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 Battery is the most capable battery in the MX FUEL™ System. With the ability to perform the most demanding and long duration applications, the REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 Battery is a significant advancement in power, run-time, and thermal management.

When using the new MX FUEL™ Super Charger, REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 can charge in just 45 minutes to 100% capacity and the REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 in just 65 minutes. Both lithium-ion batteries are COOL-CYCLE™ capable, an Active Cooling System, providing high-speed cooling with all COOL-CYCLE™ capable MX FUEL™ batteries. The cooling system rapidly cools the battery while it’s charging, providing faster charge times, and the battery pack comes off cool at the end of the charge, driving a significant improvement in turn-around time. REDLINK™ Intelligence communicates from the Super Charger to the battery to monitor cell voltage, pack temperature, and the charge status to optimize the performance and maximize the life of the pack.

The MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries provide the most recharges and maintain the best performance over the life of the pack, delivering the longest life compared to the standard MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ batteries. With the best protection from weather and other environmental conditions and featuring a chemical resistance housing, the battery pack is designed to survive the harsh conditions on the jobsite and protect against exposure to common oils, greases, and solvents.

As an added benefit, ONE-KEY™,** provides the ability to track the batteries with community tracking and alerts, complete inventory management, and industry leading smart-equipment technology to secure the user’s investment.

MX FUEL™ Super Charger

Super Chargers are Milwaukee’s fastest chargers, providing users with the fastest charge times for all MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ batteries. Fully compatible with all MX FUEL™ batteries, the MX FUEL™ Super Charger benefits the entire MX FUEL™ battery lineup. It charges the new MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ batteries up to 2X faster than the MX FUEL™ Standard Charger. Additionally, it provides a benefit to existing MX FUEL™ batteries, charging the MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ XC406 (6.0) in only 45 minutes.

The Super Charger is COOL-CYCLE™ capable, an Active Cooling System providing high-speed cooling to COOL-CYCLE™ capable batteries.  The cooling system rapidly cools the battery while it’s charging, providing faster charge times and the battery pack comes off cool at the end of the charge, driving a significant improvement in turn-around time. REDLINK™ Intelligence communicates from the Super Charger to the battery to monitor cell voltage, pack temperature, and the charge status to optimize the performance and maximize the life of the pack.

As an added benefit, ONE-KEY™,** provides the ability to track the Super Charger with community tracking and alerts, complete inventory management, and industry leading smart-equipment technology to secure the user’s investment. To avoid tripping breakers, users can utilize the ONE-KEY™ Adjustable Wattage feature in their ONE-KEY™ app, allowing them to reduce the wattage of the charger.

The Future of Milwaukee’s Cordless Systems

Milwaukee Tool remains unwavering in their commitment to delivering disruptive innovation by working alongside trade professionals to identify challenges and provide solutions that are unparalleled in enhancing jobsite safety and productivity. For more information about the M18™ and MX FUEL™ systems, please visit https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Innovations/solutions

*The MX FUEL™ Equipment System: This groundbreaking cordless system revolutionizes the light equipment market by delivering the performance, run-time, and durability demanded by the trades without the hazards associated with emissions, noise, vibration, and the frustrations of gas maintenance. Each of the solutions on the MX FUEL™ System go beyond the limitations of gasoline and power-cord units and operate off one completely compatible system all on the same battery. This is Equipment Redefined.

**ONE-KEY™ is the first digital platform for tools and equipment. By integrating industry-leading tool electronics with a custom-built cloud-based program, ONE-KEY™ provides a new level of control and access to information that revolutionizes the way work gets done. The ability to customize, track, and manage through ONE-KEY™ fundamentally changes the way users interact with their tools and equipment.

Specifications

M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC6.0 Battery (48-11-1861)

• Height: 3.1”
• Length: 5.1”
• Width: 3.3”
• Weight: 2.07lbs
• Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
• Battery Amp Hour: 6 Ah
• COOL-CYCLE™ Capable: No
• Recharge Time to 80%: 15 minutes (w/ M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger)
• Recharge Time to 100%: 25 minutes (w/ M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger)
• Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty

M18™ Dual Bay Simultaneous Super Charger (48-59-1815)

• Height: 5.6”
• Length: 14.2”
• Width: 6.9”
• Weight: 5.5lbs
• Cord Length: 6.2’
• Input Voltage: 120
• Output Voltage: 18
• COOL-CYCLE™ Capable: Yes
• Charge Type: CHARGE-ADAPT™ Adaptive Simultaneous Charging
• Warranty: 5 Year Limited Warranty

MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ XC8.0 Battery (MXFXC608)

• Height: 3.8”
• Length: 10.8”
• Width: 7.1
• Weight: 9.81lbs
• Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
• Battery Amp Hour: 8 Ah
• COOL-CYCLE™ Capable: Yes
• ONE-KEY™ Compatible: Yes
• Recharge Time: 45 minutes (w/ MX FUEL™ Super Charger),
• Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty

MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 Battery (MXFXHD812)

• Height: 4.6”
• Length: 10.8”
• Width: 7.1”
• Weight: 13.3lbs
• Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
• Battery Amp Hour: 12 Ah
• COOL-CYCLE™ Capable: Yes
• ONE-KEY™ Compatible: Yes
• Recharge Time: 65 minutes (w/ MX FUEL™ Super Charger)
• Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty

MX FUEL™ Super Charger (MXFSC)

• Height: 19.1”
• Length: 10.3”
• Width: 13.6”
• Weight: 19.9lbs
• Cord Length: 6.2’
• Input Voltage: 120
• Output Voltage: 18
• COOL-CYCLE™ Capable: Yes
• Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty

About Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions.